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Solek Family History

Solek Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Soler, Sole, Kolek, Molek, Wolek, Volek, Soley, Sulek, Solak, Bolek

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Where is the Solek family from?

You can see how Solek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Solek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Solek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Solek family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Solek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Solek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Solek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Solek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Solek. 40% of Solek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Solek women worked as a Presser.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Painter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%

What Solek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Solek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Solek census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 240 immigration records available for the last name Solek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 261 military records available for the last name Solek. For the veterans among your Solek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Solek lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Solek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Solek in 1960 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Solek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Solek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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